El Valle Market

Very nice fresh fruit and vegetables. Local people very kindly, easy parking on the street. Walking and bike path.

Strategically located in the middle of the main street, this is the place that confirms your arrival into Anton Valley. The site is basically a welcome sign, letting you know that you have made it into the heart of the valley. In this market you will find local fruits and vegetables, arts and crafts, homemade sweets, plants and other souvenirs. Apparently, most items are handmade or grown by the sellers themselves. It is organized, clean and frequented by tourists.

As a native of this country who has lived abroad, I think of this market as a lucky symbol for tourists. The myriad of fruits and vegetables on display are endemic to the area, so take advantage. I am amazed that I came across a fruit called caimito that I have not seen or eaten in almost forty years. The plum-like texture made me realize that this was that long lost fruit from my childhood. It also goes by the name of star apple. It has a purple or violet outer color. The inside is also purple with a bit of milky white juice. You cannot eat the shell, though. So if I have not come across it almost four decades, I will bet that the average tourist has never tried it. There are also the arts and crafts that make appropriate souvenirs. Another great souvenir would be the plants such as the succulents. Remember, all grown locally.

Another thing that attracted my attention was the mixture of sweets and candies that I have not seen anywhere else. For example, there was a small container of candy labeled cocada mixta which included a mixture of about four different coconut based sweets. Another interesting thing was the guayaba based candy bar named jalea de platano. You will also find traditional Panamanian candies especially the classic huevitos de leche, a small soft candy made of milk, sugar, cinnamon, flour and other ingredients. Remember these are homemade and delicious.

A must stop, even if it’s just a “pit stop” to check out the local artisans and see the gorgeous fresh fruit and vegetables and meet local native tribes to learn more about their culture. If you decide to purchase some of their amazing hand made goods, feel free to make deals. And bring cash obviously. Some of the vendors take credit cards, but very few. You will also see some unique items here over Panama City market shopping.

The market is full of colors and art everywhere, you can find lots of fruits, vegetables, plants and crafts/souvenirs from Panama.

We bought pineapple and paid and extra amount for the guy to cut it for us
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Very nice little marked. Good stuff you can find plants, fresh vegetables, handmade stuff and some other things.

Great place to visit with many locally produced fruits and vegetables. Also you will find plenty of souvenirs that in the city might cost you double the price.

Wonderful fruits and vegetables variety and pleasant outdoor venue!

Good prices on fruit and Good selections, but the souvenirs are extremely expensive here

Nice little fruit & vegetable market were you can get everything fresh what you need.
They also offer fresh herbs and there is even a part for plants and flowers. They only accept cash :)

A great little market where to but really good fresh fruit and vegetables (much better than in the two supermarkets right i front of it) at very honest prices, in spite of the market being in a super-touristic town. You can also find many souvenirs in the form of very colorful local artisanal craft (bracelets, purses, earrings and so on) and, of course, the unmissable Panama hats!

Nice market a lot of Chinese made trinkets but also some good fruits and vegetables…

Great selection of local art, fresh produce and plants.

Best place for fresh fruit, vegetables and local artisan crafts. A must stop!

The market is beautiful and the merchent are friendly. Definitely worth visiting before going back to the state

Fruits, veggies, arts & crafts.....nice place, friendly people

The most amazing and colorful spot with a lot of local vendors selling souvenirs and hand crafted items. You will also find fresh vegetables and homemade sweets here.

Got a little bit of everything, and you can get a deal if you negotiate the price. Normally everything is low price, depending from the country you come from.

Cute little fruit market probably better on weekends.

This is a little market with a lot of flowers and plants. There are a few restaurants on the same corner and some other little businesses. It is open 7 days a week but if you are looking for a large number of plants and vegetables I recommend visiting mostly on weekends.

Always a must when in El Valle! Fresh produce of all kinds, local art, and wonderful selection of plants - all priced quite fairly.